Basic requirements
- Personal net worth of at least CAD 500,000 (CAD 300,000 for agriculture)
- A qualifying investment of at least CAD 150,000
- At least one full-time job created
- At least two years of business ownership or senior management in the past five years
- Language at CLB 4 or above, and at least secondary-school education
The process
- Prepare a business plan
- Submit an expression of interest and, once invited, a full application
- Open the business in New Brunswick on a work permit
- Once you meet the requirements, receive a provincial nomination and apply for permanent residence
What sets New Brunswick apart
Canada’s only officially bilingual province, with a lower cost of living and a slower pace of life — suiting families who want a quieter setting.
NB Business Immigration at a glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Investment | CAD 150,000 |
| Net worth | CAD 500,000 (agriculture CAD 300,000) |
| Language | CLB 4 or above |
| Family | Spouse and dependent children |
NB Business Immigration application process and timing
- Assessment and business plan (1–3 months): We assess your eligibility and prepare your business plan.
- Expression of interest and invitation (By invitation): Submit an expression of interest and, once invited, a full application.
- Work permit and running the business (Depends on the business): Start or buy a business in New Brunswick on a work permit.
- Nomination and permanent residence (Depends on progress): Once you meet the requirements you are nominated by the province and apply for permanent residence.
Main NB Business Immigration requirements
- Personal net worth of at least CAD 500,000 (CAD 300,000 for agriculture)
- A qualifying investment of at least CAD 150,000, creating at least one full-time job
- At least two years of business ownership or senior management experience in the past five years
- Language at CLB 4 or above
- At least secondary-school education
Key benefits of NB Business Immigration
- One of Canada’s lower investment thresholds for entrepreneurs
- Canada’s only officially bilingual province
- A relatively low cost of living
- Canadian permanent residence for the whole family
More questions about NB Business Immigration
Can I still apply under the former entrepreneur stream? No. It has been replaced by the Business Immigration Stream, and the new stream’s requirements apply.
Do I have to run the business myself? Yes. You must live in New Brunswick and take part in the business’s day-to-day management.
Next step
Every family’s background, funds and timeline are different. Global Immigrate’s professional consultants can assess, free of charge, whether this programme suits you and compare other options. You can also request the full programme brochure on the programme page.
Learn more: New Brunswick NB Business Immigration